Chapter 137
Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman
Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman Chapter 137
âMaâam! Maâam!â Sang Wan stumped Nanny Li. Seeing Sang Wan clinging onto her, she could not bear to push her away, and her heart softened. She patted Sang Wan gently on her back while hugging her and said, âMaâam, donât cry, donât cry anymore! Just what on earth happened? Tell me slowly, please donât cry!â
While comforting Sang Wan, Nanny Li prompted Liu Ya and the rest with her eyes to have them leave. Liu Ya was not happy as well; she was certain that it was her young master who bullied her Maâam. Feeling furious, she stood there blankly without moving. In the end, Zhide had to drag her out, âUs servants will go and get water!!â
Nanny Li looked at Zhide approvingly before gesturing to them to be late when returning later. She then went on to comfort Sang Wan.
After a long while, Sang Wan finally stopped crying. The shame and anger shown on her face slowly eased. She let go of Nanny Li and took out her handkerchief to wipe off her tears before forcing a smile, saying, âI apologize for losing my cool and letting Nanny see such a scene!â
âMaâam...â Nanny Li didnât know what to say. After helping Sang Wan tidy up her hair and wrinkled clothes, she told her gently, âNo matter what, you and Sir are a married couple, why become angry when you could talk things out! Now that things have became like this, donât you feel bad too? Maâam you were always so forgiving and gentle, but today...â
Just from the thought of what happened just now, Sang Wan did not want it mentioned again, and said, âIt was me who couldnât control myself and said something that angered Sir, I know! You donât have to worry, this wonât happen again!â
Sang Wan felt the burning pain on her hand and couldnât help but take a deep breath.
Of course, Nanny Li could tell she wasnât telling the truth, but it was not appropriate for her to ask any further. When Nanny Li saw Sang Wanâs hand, she received a shock, âMy goodness, how did this happen!â Hurriedly, she took an ointment and helped Sang Wan apply it carefully.
âHurry in with the water and serve Maâam!â Nanny Li yelled loudly. Zhide and Liu Ya then opened the curtain and entered.
Seeing that Zhide and Liu Ya were enough to serve Sang Wan, Nanny Li quietly left, and commanded the servants with a strict face, âIf what happened today leaks out, donât blame me for being ruthless when I find out who that is! All of you better watch your mouths! Say only words that you should and quickly forget everything that you should!â
The servants were terrified and quickly nodded their heads.
âNanny, itâs dinner time now, how...â Hong Ye whispered quietly.
âWhat dinner!â Nanny Li glared at Hong Ye and sighed. After a short while of silence, she said, âQuickly go and find out where Sir is right now and invite him back for dinner! As for the food, have the kitchen keep them warm first!â
âYes, Nanny!â After receiving the instructions, Hong Ye felt relieved and ran off hurriedly.
As Nanny Li returned to the chamber, she saw that Sang Wan had changed her clothes, washed her face, and combed her hair. She went towards Sang Wan with a smile and said warmly, âItâs getting dark outside, Maâam, are you hungry? Iâve send someone to invite Sir back for dinner. Weâll serve the food in a moment!â
The moment Shi Fengju was mentioned, Sang Wanâs expression changed and she said with a frown, âI donât have an appetite now and would like to get some rest; serving Sir during his dinner will be enough. All of you, leave now, and tell the others not to disturb me! Now!â
âMaâam, you didnât have much for lunch today. Itâll be best to at least come and have a little something!â Nanny Li gently tried to persuade her.
Sang Wan waved, âI really donât have the appetite for dinner. Leave now. All of you! I want to have a quiet moment alone!â
Without a choice, Nanny Li and the rest could only leave.
Liu Yaâs face was full of worry and she seemed as if she had something to say. Sang Wan forced at smile at her, âYou should leave as well! Do whatever you have to, I just need some rest.â
âThen, please have a good rest! We will ensure that no one comes to disturb you! When youâre hungry, just call for this servant and Iâll ask the kitchen to prepare the food for you!â Liu Ya said crisply; she was on full alert. Nanny Li found it annoying and funny at the same time and she chided, âEnough, get out now!â
That made Sang Wan laugh.
After a short while, Hong Ye returned and reported, âNanny, Sir is in the study room. He ordered to be disturbed only if thereâs something important, and said that heâs not hungry so he wonât be coming back for dinner.â
âWhy is this couple like this...â Nanny Li sighed and went to the kitchen to check on tonightâs dinner. She asked the servants to use food boxes, which had hot water to keep their contents warm, to hold a bowl of braised pork, a bowl of Yan Du Xian, a bowl of minced chicken with smooth beancurd, a bowl of steamed egg, and a huge bowl of rice before having Liu Ya send it to Shi Fengju. Nanny Li then instructed for the plate of boneless fish, stir-fried rabbit meat with ginger, fried beancurd and another bowl of Yan Du Xian to be kept warm in the kitchen and taken out whenever Sang Wan had the appetite.
The reason why Nanny Li sent Liu Ya was because Liu Ya was Shi Fengjuâs closest maidservant, she was also Sang Wanâs servant who had followed her from her parental house. Nanny Li carried a slight hope for Shi Fengju to think about Sang Wan when he saw Liu Ya and would come back for dinner. However, after Liu Ya saw her maâam getting badly âbulliedâ, she became vexed; how would she still have the heart to send the food to Shi Fengju?
However, she did not dare to disobey her godmother, so she received the box reluctantly and had another servant carry it. Not long after they left Ning Garden, she stopped and told the servant, âI have something urgent to settle so youâll have to send this yourself! Just pass it to Zhan Huan when youâre there. Remember, leave immediately once youâve handed it over and donât you dare to say anything unnecessary, do you understand?â
The servant wouldnât dare disobey Liu Yaâs instructions, would she? Moreover, sending food to the young master of the Shi family all by herself was an honorable task; she suddenly felt that she was playing a pivotal role, so she answered happily and hurriedly carried the box over.
Just as Liu Ya had instructed, the servant handed the food box over to Zhan Huan and immediately turned to leave after saying she was delivering food to Shi Fengju.
However, after seeing Shi Fengjuâs terribly dark expression, with a red mark on one of his cheeks that looked like a palm print from a slap, there was no way Zhan Huan would dare to enter the study room. And so, Zhan Huan pulled the servant back and said, âSister, since you are delivering food to Sir, itâd be best for you to bring it in!â
Normally, the servant would be more than willing to show her face in front of the young master, but Liu Ya had clearly instructed her to pass the food over to Zhan Huan, there was no way she would dare to disobey. Especially knowing Liu Ya had a bad temper, it would be terrible if she pissed Liu Ya off. Moreover, the atmosphere today was weird, anyone who wasnât a fool would have felt it; who would be silly enough to mess around?
âI still have something else to do so it would be best if you could pass it over to the young master!â The servant turned and ran away immediately after she finished her sentence.
Zhan Huan could only resign himself. Worried that the food would be cold if he tarried, he sighed before knocking on the door and going in reluctantly.
âSir, Maâam has instructed a servant to send you your dinner! Should I serve it onto the table for you now?â Zhan Huan quickly said before Shi Fengju could open his mouth to chase him out.
As expected, Shi Fengju held back his words to chase Zhan Huan out, and said flatly, âMaâam instructed someone to send the food? Where is this servant now?â
â...She said she was busy. She has already gone back now.â Zhan Huan said with a smile.
Shi Fengjuâs face turned darker immediately after he heard Zhan Huanâs words, and asked again, âWho delivered it?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Zhan Huan wanted to slap his own head in regret for not asking the servant to stay. This Sir of his too; in any case, it was Maâam who had someone sent the food over, so why would the servant delivering it matter?
âIt was an unfamiliar face, I...I donât know her!â
Shi Fengju hummed coldly, âIâm not hungry, bring it out!â
He was right, Sang Wan must be hating on him at this moment, why would she still send food over? That servant definitely wasnât sent by her! Otherwise, there was no way she would casually send a lass to run off after passing the food to Zhan Huan!
âSir, please at least have some! After all, these were sent by Maâamâââ
âGet out!â Shi Fengju narrowed his eyes as he glared at Zhan Huan.
Zhan Huan pulled back in shock. âYes, yes, this servant will leave now!â He answered and hurriedly left.
Shi Fengju raised up his hand and subconsciously rubbed his face as he closed his eyes. Even he did not know what he should do; he felt confused and upset.
Shi Fengju did not return to Ning Garden to sleep that night. He sent someone to inform them that he would not be returning for a few days because he had some important things to deal with. He also sent Zhan Huan to pack a few of his clothes that he would normally wear over to the study room. At any rate, his actions meant that he was going to stay apart from Sang Wan.
Nanny Li could not stay still anymore, but there was nothing she could do when she had no idea what exactly happened between the two. As such, she could only ease the tension by saying with a smile, âItâs going to be a new year soon so there must be a lot more to deal with in the business; it would be more convenient for Sir to settle them in the study room! I think we should ask the kitchen to prepare more nutritious food for Sir, what do you think, Maâam?â
After hearing that he was not coming back, Sang Wan felt relieved and disappointed at the same time, so she said absentmindedly, âNanny Li, you can decide on your own! We are completely disburdened with what you do!â
Nanny Li answered with a smile, âEven if itâs true, you are still Sirâs wife, what you do for him is completely different from what us servants do for him! Even if the things done were the same, Sir will be extremely pleased if they were done by you!â
Sang Wan responded with a smile and remained silent, pretending she did not know what Nanny Li meant. Nanny Li sighed to herself and could only let it go.
The next day at Peony Park.
âReally? Big Cousin never went back after he left Ning Garden angrily? He also slept in the study room alone?â Gu Fangzi sounded very excited.
âAbsolutely!â Lan Xiang was excited as well. She smiled and said, âI heard it from the servants working in Ning Garden, it canât be false! But regretfully, our informants are those doing the heavy work in Ning Garden, so as to what exactly happened, they couldnât get a single clue.â
âThis information is enough for me!â Gu Fangzi sneered and said, âIâve waited long enough for this day! And itâs finally here! That vixen, Sang Wan, has finally shown her tail! I would love to see how much longer she can stay in this household after losing Big Cousinâs doting!â
âMissy, as long as you seize this chance, Sir will definitely come back to you!â Lan Xiang quickly responded.
âOf course!â Gu Fangzi rolled her eyes at Lan Xiang and sneered, âI will let Big Cousin realize just who exactly is the most suitable woman for him!â
âSir was only bewitched by Maâam temporarily, he will definitely realize it one day! After all, Missy grew up with him. If not for Maâam, there is no way Sir would leave you out in the cold! This servant will help Missy to get dressed now so that when Sir returns from work, we canâââ
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